Perfect for fans of Jo Watson, Mhairi McFarlane and Portia MacIntosh. City girl Sophie has married the prince (or landed gentry - close enough), moved to his pile (which is more accurate a description than she'd anticipated) and is set to live happily ever after - until she finds the other half of her perfect life in the stables with the stable girl, and they're definitely not grooming the horses.Shocked and appalled, Sophie's no happier to learn that she's supposed to 'just get on with it'. After all, according to her mother-in-law, she got the title . . . they even overlooked her family's 'new money' status.What a lovely family she's married into! But what's a girl to do when she's still in love? Make it work or leg it as fast as she can? Either way, the mother-in-law will not be coming to tea!What readers are saying about Phoebe MacLeod:'A perfect love story''Humorous, light and romantic!''I absolutely loved it. Heart-warming, just perfect!' 'I loved every minute reading this book, light hearted and fun, finished in a day!''I smiled so much''What a wonderful book''Fantastic'

Let's Not Be Friends - The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy from Phoebe MacLeod for 2022 (Unabridged)

Perfect for fans of Portia MacIntosh, Mhairi McFarlane and Catherine Walsh. Madison reckons she's a pretty good judge of character. When a disaster at work brings professional photographer Toby into her life, she has him all worked out within minutes. As their work collaboration blossoms into friendship, her preconceptions about him are only strengthened.The problem is that Madison has got one aspect of Toby completely wrong, and it tears their friendship apart when she finds out. How will she make sense of his revelation and, more importantly, how on earth will she get him to talk to her again?

Not The Man I Thought He Was (Unabridged)

Gemma is about to risk it all for the man she loves. Will she survive entering into a life of crime? Gemma has always been there for Nathan. He's the love of her life and she made a commitment to him, one she'd never consider breaking... until smooth-talking gangster Alfie Watson comes into their lives and changes everything. Alfie doesn't care about true love – he wants Gemma, and the gangster always gets what he wants. When Nathan ends up owing him money, Alfie gets payback by recruiting Gemma to carry out a jewelry heist. To everyone's surprise, she's a natural. Until Alfie forgives Nathan's debt, she has no choice but to accompany the gangster on more and more daring heists – even though one slip-up could cost her everything. Nathan might have fallen under Alfie's spell, but it doesn't take long for him to realize that he needs to save Gemma from his own mistakes if their marriage is to have any chance of surviving. But when that means taking on the East End's most notorious gangster at his own game, will he find himself up to the challenge? Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Emma Tallon and Jessie Keane.

Risking It All

Embrace the gift of new beginnings! Holly's dream of celebrating Christmas in the Caribbean with her boyfriend Jeremy shatters when heartbreak strikes, bringing her back to her holiday-obsessed family. But a twist of fate reveals a charming stranger at her door the morning after drowning her sorrows. With Fin as an unexpected houseguest, Holly embarks on a Christmas staycation like no other. As sparks fly between them, Holly discovers there's more to Fin than meets the eye. Will Holly get the Christmas she craved and the man of her dreams? "Holly's Christmas Countdown" is the perfect festive read for fans of Sarah Morgan and Lucy Coleman. Suzie Tullett is an author of contemporary humorous fiction and romantic comedy. Her novels include "Going Underground", "The Trouble with Words", "Little White Lies" and "Butterflies", which was short-listed for The Guardian's Not the Booker Prize.

Holly's Christmas Countdown

Ella's life is about to be hit by a wrecking ball... On the surface, Ella has it all. A great job, a penthouse apartment and the perfect boyfriend, Lee. There's just one snag: their relationship has to be kept secret due to their employer's strict rule about not dating colleagues. When Lee quits to join a competitor, Ella discovers they haven't been as discreet as they thought and she finds herself out of a job. Stuck in an apartment she can't afford with a man she's beginning to suspect loves himself much more than her, Ella's life quickly unravels. A job offer could be her ticket to a new start, but it's miles away on a construction site, an industry she knows nothing about. Can Ella prove everyone wrong and make a go of her new career? And will guidance from foreman Noah help her build a new, even better life for herself? Perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Catherine Walsh, and Mhairi MacFarlane. What readers are saying about Phoebe MacLeod: 'A perfect love story' ★★★★★ 'Humorous, light and romantic!' ★★★★★ 'I absolutely loved it. Heart-warming, just perfect!' ★★★★★ 'I loved every minute reading this book, light hearted and fun, finished in a day!' ★★★★★ 'I smiled so much' ★★★★★ 'What a wonderful book' ★★★★★ 'Fantastic' ★★★★★

Love at First Site (Unabridged)

A BRAND NEW beautiful, romantic, getaway read from bestseller Victoria Springfield that you simply won't be able to put down... A stunning story of secrets and second chances. A return to Venice. A friendship rekindled. A time for romance. Natalie's landed the opportunity of a lifetime hosting television show 'Luxe Life Swap', but she's dreading going back to Venice, scene of the school trip that changed her life. The beauty of the floating city and handsome watch restorer Eraldo begin to win her over, however. But then glamorous contestant Cate arrives, the girl who was once plain, ordinary Cathy - the ex-best friend Natalie blames for the night that wrecked her life. Cate's swapping The Old Vicarage for two weeks in a Venetian palazzo, hoping she might pluck up the courage to go on the quest she's been putting off for more than twenty years. Forced to spend time with Natalie, Cate hopes to rebuild their friendship - until Natalie makes a shocking accusation against Cate's husband. Cate needs to find out the truth but how can she expect Phil to be honest when she's keeping secrets of her own? Praise for Victoria Springfield: 'A gorgeous, romantic book with a compelling storyline... truly excellent' Louise Douglas 'Escape to beautiful Italy in this wonderfully warm story... Cleverly plotted and peppered with mystery, I was totally drawn in by the characters, the family dynamics, and the secrets along the way. A five-star read!' Helen Rolfe 'A wonderfully engaging read with a delightful cast of characters... you will be totally captivated by this charming story!' Lucy Coleman 'She has a way of bringing Italy to life that makes your mouth water when you think of the food, your body ache for some sunshine.' Susan Buchanan 'Engaging characters, a well-told story of new beginnings and second chance love - with unexpected twists - and a gorgeous Italian setting make this novel a perfect summer read.' 5-Star Reader Review

One Summer in Italy - A BRAND NEW romantic read, full of secrets and sunshine, from Victoria Springfield (Unabridged)

'A fresh new voice in fiction, wry and sharp and raw' EMMA CLINE 'I still remember where I was when I first encountered a Saba Sams story' NICOLE FLATTERY 'I fell for this stunning collection with a rare, consuming passion' MEGAN NOLAN In ten dazzling stories, Saba Sams dives into the world of girlhood and immerses us in its contradictions and complexities: growing up too quickly, yet not quickly enough; taking possession of what one can, while being taken possession of; succumbing to societal pressure but also orchestrating that pressure. These young women are feral yet attentive, fierce yet vulnerable, exploited yet exploitative. Threading between clubs at closing time, pub toilets, drenched music festivals and beach holidays, these unforgettable short stories deftly chart the treacherous terrain of growing up – of intense friendships, of ambivalent mothers, of uneasily blended families, and of learning to truly live in your own body. With striking wit, originality and tenderness, Send Nudes celebrates the small victories in a world that tries to claim each young woman as its own. 'A roiling, raw, gut-punch of a debut collection, best read in one sitting ... I sat motionless for about half an hour after reading them; I can't wait to see what she writes next' PANDORA SYKES 'A seriously impressive debut. Saba Sams digs into the chaos, euphoria and menace of sexual attraction, friendship and family with bravery and wit' CHRIS POWER

Send Nudes

Phoebe MacLeod is back with a BRAND NEW hilarious rom com, perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald and Sophie Kinsella.For Beatrice, working at one of London's boutique hotels is a dream come true. She doesn't need a social life. She just needs an ordered diary, crisply folded sheets and happy guests. But Beatrice's routine comes to an abrupt halt when her hotel is raided by the police. Suddenly she finds herself released on bail, and trapped in London, with only the hotel chef Jock for company.Having decided to make the most of their situation, Beatrice lets her hair down - figuratively and literally - for the first time in her life. And incredibly, despite the threat of possible prison around the corner, she finds she loves every moment spent exploring London in Jock's company.But all bubbles have to burst, so when the pair are released without charge, it's time for Beatrice to get her life, and her career, back on track. She can't let a little thing called feelings get in her way... So why can't she forget Jock, even when her career dreams look set to become reality?Beatrice may like to keep life fully booked, but can you ever really be too busy for love?Readers LOVE Phoebe MacLeod's books:'The perfect book.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'This book fundamentally changed me and now I need to read every romcom I can get my claws on! I giggled, I almost threw my book, I kicked my little feet, and I finished it basically in one sitting ... what more could you ask for?' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'MacLeod weaves a tale of unexpected love, second chances, and the magic of warm summer days.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Phoebe Macleod writes easy to ready, sweet but not shallow books. She has a lovely writing style and she's the sort of author that I feel safe with, that I know I'm probably going to love pretty much anything she writes - one of the finish-a-book-and-buy-one-straight-after-on-kindle kinda vibes!' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I love when a book can make me LOL in real life the whole time. This was such a fun rom-com and a safe one for people who like books without all the spice.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'This is a delightfully sweet and charming romantic comedy with a grumpy/sunshine trope (one of my favorites!)' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'It's a very light, feelgood read and certainly put a smile on my face.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A cute rom-com that focuses on friendship and different types of relationships, not just romance. I loved it, the characters are messy and complex as in real life.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Too Busy for Love - The BRAND NEW hilarious, forced proximity romantic comedy from TOP TEN BESTELLER Phoebe MacLeod for summer 2024 (Unabridged)

The BRAND NEW feel-good romantic comedy from Phoebe MacLeod, TOP TEN BESTSELLING author of The Fixer Upper Sometimes, what happens on the nightshift, should stay on the nightshift... As an accident and emergency room nurse, there's not much that can catch Tilly off guard (not even those kinds of accidents). But when her bachelor flatmate gets a girlfriend and her sister announces she wants another baby, Tilly is surprised to find herself questioning her happily single existence. Thankfully, the arrival of a new face on the ward offers a welcome distraction. With his lustrous hair, and charming personality, Dr Luke sets hearts racing all across the hospital. But as Tilly and Luke get to know each other better, she starts to wonder if he's really her McDreamy after all... Is Tilly being blinded by her determination to find someone? And while she's looking in Luke's direction, will Tilly miss what's right in front of her? Praise for Phoebe MacLeod: 'The perfect book.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This book fundamentally changed me and now I need to read every romcom I can get my claws on! I giggled, I almost threw my book, I kicked my little feet, and I finished it basically in one sitting ... what more could you ask for?' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'MacLeod weaves a tale of unexpected love, second chances, and the magic of warm summer days.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Phoebe Macleod writes easy to ready, sweet but not shallow books. She has a lovely writing style and she's the sort of author that I feel safe with, that I know I'm probably going to love pretty much anything she writes - one of the finish-a-book-and-buy-one-straight-after-on-kindle kinda vibes!' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I love when a book can make me LOL in real life the whole time. This was such a fun rom-com and a safe one for people who like books without all the spice.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This is a delightfully sweet and charming romantic comedy with a grumpy/sunshine trope (one of my favorites!)' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'It's a very light, feelgood read and certainly put a smile on my face.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A cute rom-com that focuses on friendship and different types of relationships, not just romance. I loved it, the characters are messy and complex as in real life.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Love, Accidentally - A BRAND NEW feel-good romantic comedy from Phoebe MacLeod (Unabridged)

‘Up there with the best of them…A big, fat five stars from me’ Sue Moorcroft ‘An irresistible slice of escapism’ Phillipa Ashley It’s time to pack your bags and head to the breathtaking, snow-covered peaks of the Swiss Alps for velvety hot chocolates, delicious cheeses and a gorgeous love story…Food technician Mina has always believed that chocolate will solve everything – and it’s just what she needs when her latest relationship mishap goes viral! So with her bags packed and a new determination to sort her life out, Minna decides to drown her sorrows with the best hot chocolate in the world at her godmother’s cosy Swiss chalet. Chocolate: yes. Romance: no. Until she has a run in on an Alpine train with a mysterious but oh-so-gorgeous stranger…

Romantic Escapes

The Little Swiss Ski Chalet

Preorder a BRAND NEW romantic comedy from TOP TEN BESTSELLER Phoebe MacLeodThea Rogers has dedicated her life to her career in corporate law. Apart from her colleague and long-time friend-with-benefits Alasdair, she's forgone friendships and relationships, and now she's on track to become her firm's youngest ever female partner. She should be ecstatic. But when a senior partner dies unexpectedly, Thea realises the people at his funeral are only there out of duty. Suddenly, Thea can't shake the question: if she disappeared tomorrow, would anyone care?As the life choices she's made suddenly make less and less sense, Thea is forced to make a decision. Stick with the original plan or take a completely different path.Thea has a chance to do it right this time, and fill her world with the things that matter. But can people really change? And once life starts looking up, why does it feel like there's something... or someone she can't seem to replace?Readers LOVE Phoebe MacLeod's books:'The perfect book.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'This book fundamentally changed me and now I need to read every romcom I can get my claws on! I giggled, I almost threw my book, I kicked my little feet, and I finished it basically in one sitting ... what more could you ask for?' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'MacLeod weaves a tale of unexpected love, second chances, and the magic of warm summer days.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Phoebe Macleod writes easy to ready, sweet but not shallow books. She has a lovely writing style and she's the sort of author that I feel safe with, that I know I'm probably going to love pretty much anything she writes - one of the finish-a-book-and-buy-one-straight-after-on-kindle kinda vibes!' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I love when a book can make me LOL in real life the whole time. This was such a fun rom-com and a safe one for people who like books without all the spice.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'This is a delightfully sweet and charming romantic comedy with a grumpy/sunshine trope (one of my favorites!)' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'It's a very light, feelgood read and certainly put a smile on my face.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A cute rom-com that focuses on friendship and different types of relationships, not just romance. I loved it, the characters are messy and complex as in real life.' Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Do-Over - Could going back to square one be the best thing that ever happened? (Unabridged)

‘O!M!G! This just blew me away…. Gripping, compelling… I could not put this down… Be prepared to be amazed… 5 very excited stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Both of them loved him. One of them killed him . . . Louise has had to watch her husband, Andrew, start a new family in the four years since he left her. The ‘other woman’ is now his wife – but Louise isn’t ready to let Caz enjoy the life that was once hers, or to let go of the man she still loves. As Louise starts to dig into Caz’s past, the two women’s pretence of civility starts to slip. But in trying to undermine each other, they discover more about the man they both married. And when Andrew is murdered at a family party, both women are found standing over the body. It’s always the wife. But which one? Readers are totally gripped by One in Three:‘Wow Wow Wow Wow Wow Wowww, unbelievable… Absolutely sensational.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Boy what a wild ride… My mind was completely blown!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!!!… Had me hooked… I was literally breathless with anticipation until the very last page… A must read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow. Wow. Wow. This one completely blew me away. From the very beginning I was gripped… More than five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The ONE book you must read… Fast-paced with many twists and turns… Emotionally gripping and I finished the book in two days because it was impossible to put down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow this book was amazing!!!… Keeps you guessing right until the end. I couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One in Three

The latest book in the international bestselling series that has hit the charts in Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic! Snuggle up in your favourite armchair and take a trip across the Irish sea for comfort food, cosy cottage nights and a heartwarming romance…Talented lawyer Hannah Campbell wants a change in her workaholic Manchester life – so she books herself a place at the world-renowned Killorgally Cookery School in County Kerry. But on her first night In Ireland, sampling the delights of Dublin, Hannah can’t resist falling for the charms of handsome stranger Conor. It’s only when Hannah arrives at her postcard-pretty home at Killorgally for the next six weeks that she discovers what happens in Dublin doesn’t quite stay in Dublin… Nestled amongst rolling green hills and breathtaking countryside, the cookery school throws Hannah and Conor together again–for better or worse. Readers ADORE Hannah and Conor’s story:‘A fabulous heartwarming book…total escapism at its best, I can highly recommend this book ❤’ Jeanie ‘Julie Caplin is whisking readers away…Perfect for cosying up and devouring in one go!’ Jenn ‘Set sail for an Irish holiday by cozying up on the couch with Julie Caplin's latest escape read…No suitcase is required’ Amy ‘WOW, I absolutely loved this book and just couldn't read it quickly enough…will most definitely leave you with that warm fuzzy feeling that only a well written romantic story can’ Shirleyann ‘Simply whisks you away from it all’ Wendy ‘The book I’ve been waiting months for and it did not disappoint! …These two characters have so much chemistry and I couldn’t get enough of the playful, fun flirting between the two’ Lyndsey ‘Simply fantastic…Worth far more than five stars’ Nicola ‘There is something really special about this series…like a warm hug’ Hannah ‘I was concerned that it would be a bit too twee. As they say in Pretty Woman, 'Big Mistake, Huge'…Ideal for fans of Katie Fforde’ Alison

The Cosy Cottage in Ireland

When Rosa and Bee get together in the run-up to Bee's wedding, they reminisce about the holiday they took together as teenagers to the beautiful Greek island of Paros. They remember the sandy coves, the guest house in the converted windmill where they stayed with their friend Iona, and the gorgeous local men. As memories of that long-forgotten holiday resurface, they are forced to confront the turns their lives have taken - and the guilt they both feel about letting Iona slip away from them. When they learn that the windmill guest house is going bust they form a plan: why not go back to the island and take it over themselves? And so begins a life-changing journey - because it turns out that opening a guest house and reliving their teenage dreams isn't that easy . . . Full of romance and friendship, love and life, laughter and tears, The Beachside Guest House is an uplifting novel about the magic of starting over with friends by your side.

The Beachside Guest House

Best friends Isla and Sophie made each other a promise a long time ago: to never let life pass them by. Years later, Isla is in love, living abroad and fulfilling her dreams. But for Sophie, things haven't turned out the way she was expecting and she hasn't achieved any of the things she and Isla talked about. And then, in one sudden moment, life irrevocably changes for both women. Isla and Sophie have hard decisions to make but above all else they must face up to the uncertainty that lies ahead. It's only when they realise that this is easier together, two friends standing side by side, that each woman can embrace whatever the future holds for them. Emotional, poignant and uplifting, The Little Pieces of You and Me is a story about old friends, new beginnings and what happens when being strong is your only choice. It will take your breath away.

The Little Pieces of You and Me

Italy, 1921. Jacobo Levi, an intellectual dreamer, works in the family bookshop. Angelo Ghione, a contadino, makes good wine by singing to the grapes. Lifetime best friends, their Jewish and Catholic families live side by side amidst a backdrop of village communal life. Born on the same day, their children grow up and fall in love. When the 1938 racial laws are passed, the love between Bella and Rico thrives. When Angelo discovers their liaison he suggests they marry but tensions simmer beneath the surface of love and friendship. When war is declared on the day of Bella's wedding to a fellow Jew, the peaceful village they live in is torn apart, and the Levis find themselves displaced and fighting for their lives.

The Tears of Monterini

Alfie doesn't forget... and he certainly doesn't forgive. Can Nathan and Gemma's marriage survive the mob boss's return? Nathan has tried to be a changed man for Gemma after they escaped gangster Alfie's clutches, but it doesn't take long for him to give into temptation... and now Alfie's back to get what's his. Alfie doesn't like losing. The gangster has been biding his time ever since Nathan and Gemma escaped his clutches, but he's determined to collect his debt now. It helps that he knows about Gemma's big secret... Gemma's been hiding something life-changing from her husband while they've been on the run. But now Alfie's back in town, her lies could cost her Nathan... and her son. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Emma Tallon, and Jessie Keane.

Tangled Lives

Escape to a beautiful Italian island with this wonderfully romantic story, threaded with secrets and intrigue.It's time to return to Ischia...Alessia knows her grandmother grew up on the beautiful Italian island off the coast from Naples. But Ornella seldom talks about her life there - or why she never went back.So Alessia is amazed when Ornella reveals that as a young woman, she had worked on the set of a famous 1950s movie filmed on the island. Is there a link between the film set and the tragic death of Ornella's teenage sister?Ornella has kept her past - and the life-changing promise she made - a secret for over sixty years. She has tried not to think about the love she gave up. But now, perhaps the truth should finally be revealed...Travelling to Ischia together, Alessia falls in love with the captivating island. Meeting handsome journalist Roberto helps her dig deeper into her family's past, too. Just what happened to Ornella's sister? What heart-wrenching secret is her grandmother hiding?This summer, can Alessia and Ornella put the past to rest and find the happy ending they both deserve?A wonderfully escapist, romantic and compelling story of secrets and sacrifice, love and loyalty, that is perfect for fans of Karen Swan, Louise Douglas and Rosanna Ley.Readers are loving Victoria Springfield's novels:'A wonderfully engaging read with a delightful cast of characters... you will be totally captivated by this charming story!' Lucy Coleman'She has a way of bringing Italy to life that makes your mouth water when you think of the food, your body ache for some sunshine.' Susan Buchanan'Engaging characters, a well-told story of new beginnings and second chance love - with unexpected twists - and a gorgeous Italian setting make this novel a perfect summer read.' 5-Star Reader Review

An Italian Island Secret

She knows everything. She’ll stop at nothing.‘Tender…confidently told and a very relatable tale.’ Daily Mail ‘An unsettling drama…shored up with multi-faceted characterisation.’ Financial Times *** A devastating loss When Meg and Marc lost their daughter, their family collapsed in on itself. Nobody could understand the trauma that they carried so it made sense when they turned to a therapist, Janette to help process their grief. A new start Desperate for some distance from their grief, they relocate to a small town where they know no one. They’re sure it’s a happy coincidence that Janette has moved there too, and at first it feels reassuring to have a friendly face nearby. A past that won’t be silenced But in those dark, desperate days after the accident, they shared everything with her. Secrets they haven’t even told each other. And it seems Janette doesn’t want to just be their therapist anymore. Or even their friend… Dark, sharp and sinister, this novel will make you question those whom you trust most, and the final twist will shock you to your core. *** Readers can't get enough of Tell Me Your Secrets:'Totally griping' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Full of secrets and surprises' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Intricately thought out and extremely well executed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I held my breath right up until the satisfying conclusion' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Chilling and unsettling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absorbing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tell Me Your Secrets

Nestled in the Cornish village of Cloudsea, sits Sea Cottage – the perfect place for some Christmas magic ... At last Ivy is looking forward to Christmas. She and her husband Stuart have moved to their perfect little cottage by the sea - a haven alongside the rugged cliffs that look out to the Atlantic Ocean. She’s pregnant with their much-longed for first baby and for the first time, since the death of her beloved mother, Ivy feels like things are going to be alright. But there is trouble ahead. It soon emerges that Stuart has been keeping secrets from Ivy, and suddenly she misses her mum more than ever. When Ivy stumbles across a hidden letter from her mother, secrets from the past come hurtling into the present. But could her mother’s words help Ivy in her time of need? Ivy is about to discover that the future is full of unexpected surprises and Christmas at Sea Cottage promises to be one to remember. This Christmas warm your heart and escape to the Cornish coast for an uplifting story of love, secrets and new beginnings that you will remember for many Christmases to come. 'The loveliest of lovely stories...this story has smiles in bucketloads. Do not under any circumstances miss the opportunity to read this story' Turning Pages, Opening Doors 'This is a lovely read, it drew me right in and I cared about everyone, even annoying mother-in-laws!' Jo's Book Journey 'A charming Christmas story that delivers a message of hope and forgiveness, not only for the holidays, but any day!' Angry Grey Cat Reads

A Cornish Christmas

Now a popular Netflix series! The #1 international bestseller hailed as "one of the most arresting thrillers" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner), Woman of the Dead is the darkly riveting tale of Brünhilde Blum, a successful undertaker whose happiness is struck by tragedy that sets her on the path for revenge. For the past eight years, Blum has had a good life—a life that masks the terrible secrets of her past. She is a successful undertaker, a doting mother, and the loving wife of a decorated police officer. Then in one devastating moment, a hit-and-run changes everything. As Blum’s grief over the death of her husband, Mark, overwhelms her, only her two little girls can drag her back to the land of the living. Time passes quietly until while packing up Mark’s office, Blum discovers a recorded conversation from a case he was investigating. She soon learns Mark’s death was no accident—it was murder—and Blum dives headfirst into the abyss to find out why and have her revenge. Woman of the Dead, the first book in a trilogy, is an unforgettable thriller about the lengths one passionate woman will go to for vengeance and the tug-of-war between good and evil that exists in all of us. Vivid, tense, and written with breakneck narration, this novel introduces Bernhard Aichner as a rising star in crime fiction.

Woman of the Dead

It's now or never for Gemma, will she finally be able to step away from a life of crime? Mob boss Alfie has new rivals in town – and they might be more than a match for the Essex gangster. Between defending his turf, appeasing his crime lord father and holding onto the woman of his dreams, Alfie knows that something's got to give... Nathan's recovering from his coma and trying to come to terms with his wife's bombshell secret – that her son Luca was fathered by Alfie. Unconvinced of Gemma's loyalty, he turns to his estranged ex-con father for help... Gemma will do anything to give her son a normal life – and she's surprised to find she has unexpected allies. But when the moment of truth arrives, can she trust Nathan to protect her and Luca?

Forgive and Forget

The twisty, turny thriller set in a beautiful French chateau from the Sunday Times bestselling authorA beautiful French chateau Jo Lawless is still grieving her husband when his oldest friends invite her to a weekend houseparty in France. She’s always felt like an outsider in the group but she decides to go, hoping their shared loss will bring them closer together. An unexpected guest But the weekend is disrupted by the arrival of an unexpected guest, whose presence brings old tensions to the surface. Long-buried secrets begin to emerge, and it’s clear that at least one person is bent on revenge… A night that will end in murder The cold light of morning reveals a horrifying discovery. And the killer isn’t finished. A storm is coming, and no one at this party is safe… ‘Full of twists, turns and moving, realistic reveals’ Marian Keyes, author of Again, Rachel 'A clever, twisty, and deliciously dark thriller’ Charlotte Philby, author of A Double Life ‘An absolute corker… I couldn’t put it down’ Jane Fallon, author of Worst Idea Ever ‘Like its principal character, Storm is timely, powerful and seductive’ Christopher Brookmyre, author of The Cut ‘Blistering, brilliantly placed and intricately plotted: the perfect poolside read’Observer ‘A fast-paced, addictive tale’Sunday Times

Storm

When a pair of unruly fictional pirates escape out of their book into Victorian London, 11-year-old Odelia Hardluck-Smythe's lonely life is turned upside down. Captain Blunderfuss and Cook are rude, dangerous and obsessed with marzipan fruits, but they could be the answer to all her prayers. Pirates mean treasure, and poor fatherless Odelia could really do with some of that. Unfortunately, there's more to treasure than buried chests of rubies and diamonds, as Odelia's about to discover the hard way . . .

Odelia and the Varmint

Shield Maiden is a lush fantasy that is both epic and intimate. Refocusing the narrative on a fierce young woman reclaiming her power, it will upend everything you think you know about Beowulf. Fryda has grown up hearing tales of her uncle, King Beowulf, and his spectacular defeat of the monstrous Grendel. Her one desire is to become a shield maiden in her own right, but a terrible accident during her childhood has thwarted this dream. Yet still, somehow, she feels an uncontrollable power begin to rise within herself. The last thing Fryda wants is to be forced into a political marriage, especially as her heart belongs to her lifelong friend, Theow. However, as foreign kings and chieftains descend upon her home to celebrate Beowulf's fifty years as the king of Geatland, the partnership begins to seem inevitable. That is, until, amidst the lavish gifts and drunken revelry, a discovery is made that threatens the safety of Fryda's entire clan – and her own life. Incensed by this betrayal, Fryda resolves to fight for her people no matter the cost. As a queen should. As a shield maiden would. And as the perilous situation worsens, Fryda's powers seem only to grow stronger. But she is not the only one to feel the effects of her new-found battle-magic. For, buried deep in her gilded lair, a dragon is drawn to Fryda's untamed power, and is slowly awakening from a long, cursed sleep...

Shield Maiden

Emily needs to work out why magic is leaking from the Midnight Hour - but her shape-shifting Pooka relatives and a terrifying haunting aren't making things easy, not to mention the fact that she's supposed to be grounded. Officer-in-training Tarkus and pet hedgehog Hoggins are on hand to help - but if they can't work out what's going wrong, it will be the end of the midnight world ...

Midnight Hour

The Midnight Howl

Romance is dead... Beautiful but impoverished Lina Dahlstrom is dying of tuberculosis and it seems that no one can save her. All hope is lost until an eccentric doctor, Carl Dance, becomes enthralled with Lina’s charms and vows to do everything in his power to cure her. But when the illness inevitably claims Lina’s life, Dance’s obsession with her only grows and so begins a mad and criminal scheme to bring her back from beyond the grave and claim her as his own forever. Set in Stockholm in 1930 and based on true events, Exquisite Corpse is a story about the madness and horror of a romance that knows no bounds. ‘With unflinching boldness, Pericic moves her readers through an abuse of power so extreme, so grotesque, it is elevated to the level of allegory. Historical fiction for a post #metoo world, Exquisite Corpse gets to the bone-tingling core of why consent matters, and always has.’ PIP SMITH, author of Half Wild

Exquisite Corpse

Myth meets history in a blockbuster retelling of the Persian Wars. “The Persians are coming…” Hearing these words, Gorgo of Sparta is plunged into a dangerous world of vengeful gods and invincible heroes. For a mighty empire threatens Athens, Sparta and all who stand in its path... Calling on the ancient power to transform into a wolf and the blood of Zeus that runs through her veins, Gorgo must lead her nation in one of history's greatest wars. Multi-award-winning author Tom Holland and acclaimed illustrator Jason Cockcroft boldly weave myth and history in this dramatic tale of Greeks and Gods. Gripping and powerful, this extraordinary audiobook will be treasured by listeners young and old. Ideal for fans of Percy Jackson, Neil Gaiman and Kevin Crossley-Holland, and the mythical retellings of Madeline Miller, Pat Barker and Stephen Fry, this is an audiobook to be listened to again and again. "A beautiful, immersive work of narrative history to treasure forever." WATERSTONES "A glorious mixture – of history, fiction and thrilling legend, with pictures to swim the Hellespont for." SEBASTIAN FAULKS "The Wolf-Girl, the Greeks and the Gods is a wonder, as beautiful to look at as it is entrancing to read. Jason Cockcroft's illustrations are jaw-dropping, and Tom Holland's prose took me back to my own childhood introductions to these extraordinary mythological worlds in Roger Lancelyn Green's Tales of the Greek Heroes and Leon Garfield's and Charles Keeping's The God Beneath the Sea." FRANK COTTRELL-BOYCE "Tom Holland's masterly interweaving of myth, imagination and deep classical learning makes this an extraordinary treat ... Jason's illustrations are also magnificent, packed with talent and sensitivity ... It reminded me of my own favourite childhood books of Greek myth and The Iliad." AMANDA CRAIG

The Wolf-Girl, the Greeks and the Gods

Inspired by the story of Svalbard’s first female trapper, Cold Coast is a gripping portrayal of survival within the stark beauty and perilous wilderness of the high Arctic In 1932, Wanny Woldstad, a young widow, travels to Svalbard, daring to enter the Norwegian trappers’ fiercely guarded male domain. She must prove to Anders Sæterdal, her trapping partner who makes no secret of his disdain, that a woman is fit for the task. Over the course of a Svalbard winter, Wanny and Anders will confront polar bears, traverse glaciers, withstand blizzards and the dangers of sea ice, and hike miles to trap Arctic fox, all in the frigid darkness of the four-month polar night. For Wanny, the darkness hides her own deceptions that, if exposed, speak to the untenable sacrifice of a 1930s woman longing to fulfil a dream. Alongside the raw, confronting nature of the trappers’ work, is the story of a young blue Arctic fox, itself a hunter, who must eke out a living and navigate the trappers’ world if it is to survive its ?rst Arctic winter. ‘Cold Coast summons the raw beauty of Svalbard with achingly evocative prose. At once visceral and lyrical, I was totally absorbed in the story of Wanny Woldstad and her yearning for wilder freedoms.’ Hannah Kent, author of Burial Rites ‘Rarely has a book been so evocative of time and place. At once transporting and unsentimental, Cold Coast is as bracing as the arctic winds that sweep through its world. Its truths about love, endurance, and courage are visceral and above all exhilarating, even as death hovers unsettlingly near.' Lucy Treloar, author of Salt Creek ‘An exquisitely written, immersive novel about wildness, survival, and the incomparable exhilaration of choosing a bigger life. I was captivated from start to finish.’ Emily Maguire, author of An Isolated Incident and Love Objects

Cold Coast

London, 1991: Alex Johns, trainee art intern at the Courtauld, believes a hidden secret lies within Diego Velázquez’s Las Meninas – one of the most written about paintings of all time. Her own mother died in mysterious circumstances while trying to uncover its secrets and Alex is troubled by memories of her own encounter as a child with the girl in the painting – the Infanta Margarita – who continues to haunt her. Alex must take up her mother’s work and find evidence to uncover the truths within the canvas. A treacherous trail through the art world, the church and 17th century Spanish Court via mysterious drawings, letters and cryptic notes has Alex trying to piece together what happened in King Philip’s court... But powerful players will do anything to stop these truths coming to light. Madrid, 1656: The Infanta Margarita senses that those around her believe the royal household is cursed. She wonders why her father, the King, is a pale shadow of himself and why the Queen is distressed; what threatens the royal offspring? She struggles to fight for her own destiny as the forces around her seek to marry her off and send her from the home she loves. In the tradition of Tracy Chevalier’s Girl With a Pearl Earring and A.S. Byatt’s Possession, Andrea Hotere’s The Vanishing Point slowly reveals the secrets in the painting that have been closely guarded for centuries. But will Alex live to share them with the art world or is she, too, cursed?

The Vanishing Point

From the bestselling co-author of Saga Land, an epic and compelling novel that reimagines the fate of one of Iceland's famous women of history. After committing an audacious act of revenge for her brother's murder, Disa flees with her son Sindri through the fjords of Iceland. She has already endured the death of her loved ones. Now she must run to save her son, and her honour. In a society where betrayals and revenge killings are rife, all Disa has is her pride and her courage. Will it be enough for her and her son to escape retribution? Dramatic and urgent in its telling, The Sorrow Stone celebrates one woman's quest, against the dramatic backdrop of the Icelandic countryside. It takes a sidelined figure from the Viking tales and finally puts her where she belongs - at the centre of the story. ‘Utterly captivating.’ Hannah Kent ‘This epic tale transported me to another time and place completely.’ Favel Parrett

The Sorrow Stone

A tale of magic, mystery and determination which is also in development for film adaptation. Emily longs to be ordinary. But when her parents disappear, she stumbles into the secret world of the Midnight Hour. A Victorian London frozen in time, the Midnight Hour is a haven for all things spooky, including monsters determined to end the world. What secrets have her parents been hiding? There's only one way Emily can find out and rescue her mum and dad: she must be brave enough to embrace her own inner magic… “Fans of Nevermoor will love this quirky debut, fizzing with humour, scares and vivid world-building.” THE BOOKSELLER

The Midnight Hour

The third and final adventure in Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder's magical Midnight Hour series! Emily and Tarkus are back again in one last adventure to save the Midnight Hour. Their old adversary the Nocturne is determined to destroy their beloved magical world and everyone in it. With the added peril of the villainous Hunt, whose mission it is to Make Britain Dark Again, the barrier between worlds begins to glitch and fade. Emily might just have a plan to save all worlds, but she's going to need everyone to help ... 'A fantastic magical adventure featuring a cast of Ghibli-esque characters, a feisty heroine and a hedgehog. I loved it.' M.G. LEONARD, author of BEETLE BOY on The Midnight Hour 'Fans of Nevermoor will love this quirky debut, fizzing with humour, scares and vivid world-building.' THE BOOKSELLER on The Midnight Hour

The Midnight Hunt

A young woman is seduced by the glamour of the circus and drawn into a dangerous world of violence, cruelty and revenge. For readers of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Helen Oyeyemi's Mr Fox. A dark fantasy tale infused with mystery and threat from the award-winning author whose work has been described by Paul Tremblay as "intelligent, dark, wildly inventive" As Sara Sidorova hovers between life and death, she is visited by Amba, the tiger god who will devour creation if he is released from the chains that bind him. Amba gives Sara an extraordinary gift: a glimpse into the future. Years later, her granddaughter Irenda will grow up in a war-torn country where survival means obedience. When a devastating attack robs her of her parents, she travels to Hrana City. There, her grandmother agrees to teach her the ultimate secret: how to tame death. In the circus, amongst the magicians, the strongmen and the contortionists, she will start down a dangerous road, to carry out a revenge decades in the making... and bring justice into the world for herself and for her family. Rich with glamour and strangeness, brutality and deceit and the dark magic of the circus, this haunting fable from a multi award-winning author will chill your bones and make your heart ache.

The Lady, the Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death

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